Can an 80 year old male with type 2 diabetes have liposuction to reduce waist size?

diabetes doesn't stop you from having liposuction and neither does age you just need to get medical clearance also small areas can be done awake safely. Come see us! Best, Dr. Emer.

Dear trgug133213,
as long as you are healthy, your age should not be an issue. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The general health of a patient must always be factored in when considering an elective procedure. The question is always whether or not the benefits outweigh the risks. This is something that the surgeon needs to determine after a detailed evaluation of the patient. If it is determined that the patient will benefit from a liposuction procedure, sometimes modifications can be done to mitigate the risks. For example smaller areas done under local anesthesia in a staged manner might benefit the patient. Certainly the diabetes needs to be managed well. It really comes down to evaluating each patient on a case by case basis. Best wishes.

If your primary physician gives approval for elective surgery and your A!C is below 6.7, then you might be a candidate. Please discuss this with your physician first.

Thank you for posting your interesting question. It is possible for you to have liposuction, but you will have to be examined by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is experienced with liposuction and obtain pre operative medical clearance. Obviously, your goals must be clear with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon before your liposuction surgery. Best wishes, Richard Wellington Swift. M.D., F.A.C.S.